ATTORNEY III

State of New Hampshire Job Posting

Office of the Consumer Advocate

OFFICE OF THE CONSUMER ADVOCATE

21 S. Fruit St., Suite 18

Concord, N.H. 03301

Attorney III

#17107

$34.14/hour - $46.63/hour

*See total compensation information at the bottom of the announcement.

The State of New Hampshire, Office of Consumer Advocate has a full-time vacancy for Attorney III.

Summary:

To implement the agency's legal strategy and analysis of complex legal issues arising in the regulated utilities industries, and to assist the Consumer Advocate in complex regulatory proceedings in order to promote the goal that residential utility consumers receive reliable utility service at reasonable rates.

Responsibilities:

Formulates legal strategy on significant legal issues and recommends legal approach and direction to the Consumer Advocate on all issues involving residential utility customers.

Assists the Consumer Advocate with the oversight of all agency legal functions, including litigation, case management and litigation scheduling.

Assists the Consumer Advocate with complex regulatory litigation in order to advance the agency's goals, including negotiations with other parties to define issues, qualifying exhibits, formulating and defending motions, drafting data requests and objections to data requests, conducting direct and cross examinations of witnesses, making legal arguments, drafting legal memorandum and briefs, and directing agency witnesses during litigation.

Formulates appellate strategy following PUC rulings including decisions to appeal to the New Hampshire Supreme Court and performs the legal research and analysis of case law, statutes and constitutional provisions, in order to prepare legal briefs and arguments to all appellate bodies.

Supervises the legal support staff. Analyzes proposed legislation and testifies before the legislature concerning bills affecting residential utility consumers.

Provides supporting legal analysis on behalf of the agency.

Communicates with consumers and consumer groups regarding issues affecting them and the State's utilities.

YOUR EXPERIENCE COUNTS

Each additional year of approved formal education may be substituted for one year of required work experience and/or each additional year of approved work experience may be substituted for one year of required formal education.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: J.D. from a recognized law school.

Experience: Four years' experience in active practice of law.

License/Certification: Valid driver's license and/or access to transportation for statewide travel.

SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS: Must be a member of the NH Bar Association and in Good Standing.

For further information please contact Donald M. Kreis Consumer Advocate

*TOTAL COMPENSATION INFORMATION

The State of NH total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits, including:

HMO or POS Medical and Prescription Drug Benefits:

The actual value of State-paid health benefits is based on the employee's union status, and employee per pay period health benefit contributions will vary depending on the type of plan selected.

See this link for details on State-paid health benefits:

Value of State's share of Employee's Retirement: 12.87% of pay

Other Benefits:

o Dental Plan at minimal cost for employees and their families ($500-$1800 value)

o Flexible Spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts

o State defined benefit retirement plan and Deferred Compensation 457(b) plan

o Work/life balance flexible schedules, paid holidays and generous leave plan

o $50,000 state-paid life insurance plus additional low cost group life insurance

o Incentive-based Wellness Program (ability to earn up to $500)

Total Compensation Statement Worksheet:

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